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Johnson County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Johnson County reports 13 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 26,003, with an average school size of 348 students. That works out to 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Johnson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,527
-298 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 70%
% Hispanic
23%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
26,003
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
4 districts
Enrollment
4,527
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$45,995
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.7%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
6
2,109 students
Middle
2
664 students
High
5
1,754 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,504 students · 4 districts in Johnson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
82%
Hispanic
14%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
23%
Black
1%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
17.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.2% under 18

Test scores in Johnson County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 11 schools in Johnson County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOLClarksvilleHigh10-12598·
LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLamarElementaryPK-05590·
CLARKSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLClarksvilleHigh08-09403·
CLARKSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOLClarksvilleElementaryKG-01385·
CLARKSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLClarksvilleElementary04-05380·
CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLClarksvilleMiddle06-07370·
LAMAR HIGH SCHOOLLamarHigh09-12370·
CLARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLClarksvilleElementary02-03368·
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOLHartmanHigh06-12306·
LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOLLamarMiddle06-08294·
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHartmanElementaryPK-05279·
OARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOarkElementaryPK-06107·
OARK HIGH SCHOOLOarkHigh07-1277·

Cities in Johnson County

Clarksville6 schoolsLamar3 schoolsHartman2 schoolsOark2 schools

About Johnson County

Johnson County is a small Arkansas county of about 26,003 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 4,527 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $45,995 a year, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the Arkansas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Johnson County spans 6 elementary schools (2,109 students), 2 middle schools (664), and 5 high schools (1,754).

The largest single district in Johnson County is CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 2,504 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 6%: 4,825 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,527 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Johnson County gained 1 school, going from 12 to 13. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 70% to 65%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Johnson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Arkansas has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,527 students.
How many high schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Arkansas has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,754 students.
How many middle schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Arkansas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 664 students.
How many elementary schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Arkansas has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,109 students.
What is the largest school district in Johnson County?
CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Johnson County, serving approximately 2,504 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Johnson County?
Johnson County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 26,003, with a median age of 39. About 24.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
Median household income in Johnson County is $45,995, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Johnson County?
Approximately 17.8% of adults 25 and older in Johnson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Johnson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.7% of students in Johnson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson County schools?
Across Johnson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.

Johnson County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data